Detect Betting Traps.
Fade the Public.
Identify where soft books diverge from sharp books like Pinnacle. Spot key number traps, inflated totals, and juice discrepancies before they cost you.
Trap Detector
| Matchup | Selection | Type | Divergence | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC @ BAL | BAL -3 (soft) | Key Number |
Sharp: -2.5
+0.5 pts
|
FADE |
| LAL @ DEN | Over 228.5 (soft) | Inflated Total |
Sharp: 226.5
+2.0 pts
|
FADE |
| NYY @ BOS | NYY ML -145 (soft) | Juice |
Sharp: -132
13¢ worse
|
LEAN |
| PHI @ DAL | DAL -7 (soft) | Key Number |
Sharp: -6
+1.0 pts
|
FADE |
How trap detection works
Sharp books move first. We catch when soft books don't follow.
Monitor Sharp Books
We track Pinnacle and other sharp books in real-time. When they move, we know sharp money has spoken.
Detect Divergence
When DraftKings, FanDuel, and other soft books don't move with sharps, we flag it as a potential trap.
Alert & Advise
Get instant alerts with clear action recommendations: FADE the public side or LEAN with the sharps.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Trap Detector
A betting trap occurs when soft books (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM) maintain lines that diverge from sharp books (Pinnacle). This typically happens because public bettors are piling onto one side, and the soft books don't need to move because they're comfortable with their liability. Sharp bettors use this divergence as a signal to bet the opposite side.
In NFL and college football, games frequently end with margins of 3 (field goal) or 7 (touchdown). When soft books hang on these key numbers while sharp books have moved off, it's a strong signal that sharp money disagrees with the public. The number 3 is especially crucial—about 15% of NFL games land on exactly 3.
FADE means to bet against. When we recommend "FADE" on a selection, it means the trap analysis suggests betting the opposite side. For example, if "BAL -3" shows as a trap with a FADE recommendation, the analysis suggests considering Kansas City +3 instead.
Our trap detector runs continuously, scanning all upcoming events every few minutes. When divergence is detected, alerts are generated in real-time so you can act before the soft books adjust their lines.
Stop falling for public traps
Join sharp bettors who use line divergence to identify contrarian value.